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Welcome to the Retrobike North West and North Wales Calendar of Events 2012
Along with the :: Retrobike National Events Series and the usual attendance at :: Retrobike special events, we will be organising at least one ride in the region each month.
Others dates of interest will also be added when confirmed. Please PM me to add to this calendar.
If you attend a NW&NW Area event and ride retro you'll receive the
banner next to your username!
Keep an eye on this calendar for more rides as they are added and dates are confirmed.
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:: NW&NWA Retrobike Rides Calendar 2012 ::
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January
:: Saturday 21st January
Rivington Revisited
A retro return to the trails around Rivington Country Park in Lancashire.
Announcement :: Aftermath
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February
:: Saturday 4th February
Hayfield in the High Peak
With the scheduled trip to Delamere Forest postponed due to forestry operations, it's always nice to have Hayfield as a reliable alternative.
Announcement :: Aftermath
:: Saturday 25th February
Retrobike National Event Series ~ Lake District - Coniston and Grizedale ~ Organised by NW Area group
Classic Lakeland riding avoiding the high mountains but taking in some fantastic retro friendly trails.
Announcement :: Aftermath
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March
:: Saturday 24th January
Retrobike National Event Series ~ Thetford ~ Organised by Anglian Area group
The best singletrack that Brendon County Park has to offer.
Announcement :: Aftermath
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April
:: Sunday 8th April
Longendale and Woodhead Pass
Taking in parts of the Trans-Pennine trail, old coach roads and some natural moorland trails in the hills east of Glossop.
Announcement :: Aftermath
:: Sunday 15th April
Hell of the North Cotswolds
Announcement
:: Saturday 21st April
"Mass Trespass" ~ Hayfield area
Paying homage to Trespass organiser Benny Rothman in the Peak District.
Announcement :: Aftermath
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May
:: Saturday 19th May
Long Mynd ~ Organised by East Midlands Area group
An invitation to join the East Midlanders riding the border hills of Shropshire.
Announcement :: Aftermath
:: Sunday 27th May
Retrobike National Event Series ~ Surrey Hills ~ Organised by SE Area group
A great ride on great trails in the North Downs.
Announcement :: Aftermath
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June
:: Weekend of 22nd, 23rd, 24th June
Mountain Mayhem
Announcement :: Aftermath
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July
:: Saturday 7th July
Retrobike National Event Series ~ Yorkshire Dales ~ Organised by NE&Yorks Area group
Probably the best moorland riding that the UK has to offer.
Announcement :: Aftermath
:: Saturday 28th July
Delamere Forest
An exploration of Delamere's singletrack network. Probably still a bit muddy this summer and apparently suitable for singlespeeds. Some sections of man made woodland single track.
Announcement :: Aftermath
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August
:: Sunday 12th August
Roman Lakes and Mellor Moor
Some great and sociable riding to be had in a relatively compact area.
Announcement :: Aftermath
:: Saturday 18th August
Retrobike National Event Series ~ Innerleithen/Tweed Valley ~ Organised by MacRetro Area group
Classic riding with the clan MacRetro north of the border.
Announcement :: Aftermath
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September
:: Sunday 2nd September
Goyt Valley and Buxton
A return to the lovely Goyt Valley and the high moors around Buxton. Visit to a great pie and chip shop too!
Announcement :: Aftermath
:: Saturday 15th September
Retrobike National Event Series ~ Peak District - Hope & Edale ~ Organised by NW Area group
The annual Mr K's day in the Peaks.
Announcement :: Aftermath
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October
:: 13th/14th October TBC
Retrobike National Event Series
The location of this ride will be decided during 2012.
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November
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December
:: Bank Holiday 27th December
The Turkey Twizzler ~ Cannock ~ Organised by S&W Mids Area group
The classic annual festive visit to Cannock for mulled wine, mince pies and possibly even a bit of riding.
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Along with the :: Retrobike National Events Series and the usual attendance at :: Retrobike special events, we will be organising at least one ride in the region each month.
Others dates of interest will also be added when confirmed. Please PM me to add to this calendar.
If you attend a NW&NW Area event and ride retro you'll receive the
Keep an eye on this calendar for more rides as they are added and dates are confirmed.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
:: NW&NWA Retrobike Rides Calendar 2012 ::
---------------------------
January
:: Saturday 21st January
Rivington Revisited
A retro return to the trails around Rivington Country Park in Lancashire.
Announcement :: Aftermath
---------------------------
February
:: Saturday 4th February
Hayfield in the High Peak
With the scheduled trip to Delamere Forest postponed due to forestry operations, it's always nice to have Hayfield as a reliable alternative.
Announcement :: Aftermath
:: Saturday 25th February
Retrobike National Event Series ~ Lake District - Coniston and Grizedale ~ Organised by NW Area group
Classic Lakeland riding avoiding the high mountains but taking in some fantastic retro friendly trails.
Announcement :: Aftermath
---------------------------
March
:: Saturday 24th January
Retrobike National Event Series ~ Thetford ~ Organised by Anglian Area group
The best singletrack that Brendon County Park has to offer.
Announcement :: Aftermath
---------------------------
April
:: Sunday 8th April
Longendale and Woodhead Pass
Taking in parts of the Trans-Pennine trail, old coach roads and some natural moorland trails in the hills east of Glossop.
Announcement :: Aftermath
:: Sunday 15th April
Hell of the North Cotswolds
Announcement
:: Saturday 21st April
"Mass Trespass" ~ Hayfield area
Paying homage to Trespass organiser Benny Rothman in the Peak District.
Announcement :: Aftermath
---------------------------
May
:: Saturday 19th May
Long Mynd ~ Organised by East Midlands Area group
An invitation to join the East Midlanders riding the border hills of Shropshire.
Announcement :: Aftermath
:: Sunday 27th May
Retrobike National Event Series ~ Surrey Hills ~ Organised by SE Area group
A great ride on great trails in the North Downs.
Announcement :: Aftermath
---------------------------
June
:: Weekend of 22nd, 23rd, 24th June
Mountain Mayhem
Announcement :: Aftermath
---------------------------
July
:: Saturday 7th July
Retrobike National Event Series ~ Yorkshire Dales ~ Organised by NE&Yorks Area group
Probably the best moorland riding that the UK has to offer.
Announcement :: Aftermath
:: Saturday 28th July
Delamere Forest
An exploration of Delamere's singletrack network. Probably still a bit muddy this summer and apparently suitable for singlespeeds. Some sections of man made woodland single track.
Announcement :: Aftermath
---------------------------
August
:: Sunday 12th August
Roman Lakes and Mellor Moor
Some great and sociable riding to be had in a relatively compact area.
Announcement :: Aftermath
:: Saturday 18th August
Retrobike National Event Series ~ Innerleithen/Tweed Valley ~ Organised by MacRetro Area group
Classic riding with the clan MacRetro north of the border.
Announcement :: Aftermath
---------------------------
September
:: Sunday 2nd September
Goyt Valley and Buxton
A return to the lovely Goyt Valley and the high moors around Buxton. Visit to a great pie and chip shop too!
Announcement :: Aftermath
:: Saturday 15th September
Retrobike National Event Series ~ Peak District - Hope & Edale ~ Organised by NW Area group
The annual Mr K's day in the Peaks.
Announcement :: Aftermath
---------------------------
October
:: 13th/14th October TBC
Retrobike National Event Series
The location of this ride will be decided during 2012.
---------------------------
November
---------------------------
December
:: Bank Holiday 27th December
The Turkey Twizzler ~ Cannock ~ Organised by S&W Mids Area group
The classic annual festive visit to Cannock for mulled wine, mince pies and possibly even a bit of riding.
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